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RACCOONS

Raccoons are one animal which can terrorize a homeowner or business. Whether they are eating your garbage every night or are living in your attic, Pest Pro Canada can help solve your problem. In Toronto, raccoons are in extremely high numbers. During the late fall to early spring months, these animals typically seek harbourage inside attics to have their young. Baby raccoon are typically born between the months of February to May although it is not uncommon to see some being born in the June and July months. Mothers are highly protective of their young and should not be approached if a litter is suspected. Humane removal of a mother and her young is a must to ensure both her and her babies are safe and well kept for. Our humane animal removal staff always practices safe techniques to ensure that the raccoon is not harmed and that the mother may continue to take care of her young. Other than attics, raccoons can be found eating garbage nightly, living under decks, under BBQ’s, in tree stumps, and digging up lawns. Raccoon feces are highly toxic if not handled appropriately and should never be removed without appropriate safety measures. There are a variety of methods used to control and remove these animals but only an experienced technician can do it safely. Contact us today for your free raccoon removal quote.

SQUIRRELS

Grey or black squirrels often seek shelter in the attics of one’s home during spring and fall months. Here, squirrels typically give birth to their young while in the Fall, they also store food for the upcoming winter months. Squirrels are notorious for chewing attic wires, disturbing insulation, and causing loud noises which can disrupt anyone’s sleep. As their front teeth continue to grow, squirrels feel the need to continuously chew in order to keep them short. This obsessive chewing can lead to damaging effects on the structure of a house, garage, or shed. Squirrels are able to chew through wood, wires, and spray foam insulation without delay. The removal of squirrels must be done in a safe and humane manner. Pest Pro Canada always ensures that every squirrel is left unharmed when conducting any squirrel removal process. Using humane techniques such as one-way doors, repellents, safe trapping, and other methods, we are able to safely remove the problem while ensuring a happy outcome for the homeowner. Generally, screening will have to be installed after each squirrel removal of which is guaranteed for a minimum of one year. All of our squirrel removal customers receive a spraying of the affected area for fleas, ticks, or maggots at no extra cost. Let one of our professional animal removal staff help you today. Contact us for your free quote.

BIRDS

The most common bird pest facing the average homeowner is the starling. These birds are medium in size and are black with white markings in colour. They possess a yellow beak while infants are typically grey in feathers.

These birds will make nests in kitchen vents, bathroom vents, soffits, and other areas which are exposed on the outside of the house. Nesting material is typically brought into these areas in early spring while babies begin to hatch around March to April. While many may leave these birds to nest and hatch their young, it should be understood as to the health concerns that can arise. Living on these birds are insects called bird mites. These mites are tiny in size and are black in colour. If nesting and feces is left for prolong amounts of time, these bird mites can often enter the home. They can be found in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas where nesting is located. In addition, the smell from bird feces and hatched baby birds will often produce a foul smell which can be very offensive. Another bird which is a common pest to households and businesses is the pigeon. These birds will often make nests in safe areas of houses sheltered from wind and other elements. In addition, they will often choose window sills as places of landing which can produce a significant amount of feces around that area. All of our bird removal customers obtain a one year warranty on any necessary screening that needs to be done in addition to a spraying for bird mites, ticks, and fleas. We are one of the only companies in the Greater Toronto Area which offers a spraying service for these insects by a licensed technician.

Contact one of our professional wildlife staff for the most effective and humane approach to bird removal.

SKUNKS

Skunks can be a huge nuisance to any home or business owner. If seeking shelter under a deck or an addition to a home, skunks can produce foul odours which would extremely complicate anyone’s life. Skunks usually engaging in this behaviour are typically seeking shelter from the element and/or are having their young. It is important not to separate a mother skunk from her babies as they will likely not survive without her if left at a premature age. The use of one-way doors and/or humane trapping is the most effective method in skunk removal. However, it should be understood that during the cold months, it is not uncommon for a skunk not to be cause for several weeks as they generally do not come out as often when temperatures are cold. A skunk’s diet can be characterized by one that is omnivorous. To the homeowner, skunks may often dig up the lawn in the search for grubs and can severely damage the landscaping. Skunks cannot climb and rarely come out during daylight hours. They are notorious for their digging abilities and are not very quick on their feet. Like any wild animal, skunks should not be approached without caution. These animals are second (only to the raccoon) who carry rabies and humane removal should only be left to qualified professionals.

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